Airline bassinet rules compared
Bassinets (sky cots) are usually only on long-haul flights, have strict weight and length limits, and are rarely guaranteed. Here's what each airline says.
| Airline | Bassinet / cot rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways | Long-haul: free carrycots for babies under 6 months and under 8 kg; infant seats for babies under 12.5 kg. | Official page |
| easyJet | Not verified yet | Official page |
| Ryanair | Not verified yet | Official page |
| Jet2 | Not verified yet | Official page |
| TUI Airways | Not verified yet | Official page |
| Virgin Atlantic | Bassinets can be requested in advance, subject to availability (not guaranteed). | Official page |
| Aer Lingus | Not verified yet | Official page |
| KLM | Intercontinental: request via Customer Contact, for babies under 1 year, 10 kg and 65 cm. Not guaranteed. | Official page |
| Air France | Long-haul: bassinets for babies under 10 kg and 70 cm. Only a paid Seat Option guarantees one. | Official page |
| Lufthansa | Long-haul: free bassinets for babies up to 8 months, 11 kg and 67 cm. Reserve early. | Official page |
| Emirates | Not verified yet | Official page |
| Qatar Airways | Bassinets on request, for infants under 24 months and 11 kg, depending on aircraft. | Official page |
| American Airlines | Free, first come first served at the gate, on 777-200, 777-300 and 787 only (not First/Business). Infants up to 20 lb (9 kg). | Official page |
| Delta | SkyCots: free on qualifying widebody flights for under 25 lb (11.3 kg) and 26 in (66 cm), max two per aircraft. Request via Reservations. | Official page |
| United | Not verified yet | Official page |
Summarised from each airline's official page, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change: confirm with your airline before you fly.
Travel cots for when you land
| Product | Weight | Size | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BabyBjörn Travel Cot Light | 6 kg incl. carry bag | £199.90 RRP | Check price at BabyBjörn | |
| phil&teds traveller | 5 kg packed in bag (3.5 kg in cot mode) | Check price at phil&teds | ||
| hauck Sleep N Play Go Plus | 7.6 kg | 120 × 60 cm | Check price at hauck |
Blank cells: not yet verified from the maker's official page.
FAQ
Which airlines have bassinets?
Of the airlines we track, BA, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and Delta describe bassinets or carrycots on some flights. Short-haul low-cost airlines generally don't list them.
What is the weight limit for an airline bassinet?
It varies: for example Long-haul: free bassinets for babies up to 8 months, 11 kg and 67 cm. Reserve early. (Lufthansa).
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